Total Crime Rate
14.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oak Lea area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Aire Valley , and the 309th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oak Lea (BD20 9EQ) in the last 12 months was 14.7 per 1,000 residents and was 62.0% lower than the Aire Valley average (38.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oak Lea (BD20 9EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Browns Court. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aire Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Heath Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Skipton Road | Under investigation |
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